Poughkeepsie, NY

How about a taste of soup to help out local families? Mark your calendars for Soup-a-Bowl, the 1st Annual Poughkeepsie Celebration of Food and Art. This soup luncheon, served in handmade pottery bowls, will promote local restaurants and culinary talent while showcasing the work of local pottery artists. Fresh, homemade soup & hand-crafted pottery!

Following the model of a nationwide fundraiser, one local nonprofit will host Poughkepsie's first "Soup-A-Bowl" featuring a variety of soups concocted by local restaurants.

Some of the local restaurants cooking the soup for this event are Twisted Soul, The Artist's Palate, Soul Dog, Silver Spoon.

This inaugural event will take place on Saturday, September 13, 2008, 12:00 - 2:30 at the Mid-Hudson Children's Museum Pavilion on the banks of the Hudson River, north of Poughkeepsie's Waterfront near Waryas Park.

An event ticket includes a Bowl and 2 Soups.

Proceeds of the event will support Food Share, a program of the Poughkeepsie Farm Project, providing low-income families with food each year through the City of Poughkeepsie Main Street Farmers' Market. Benefitting from this event will be local agencies like Grace Smith House, Dutchess Outreach and Hudson River Housing which run soup kitchens, food pantries and shelters.

For more information, call (845) 473-1415 or visit www.farmproject.org.

I was glad to be able to make it to the 2008 Italian Festival at the Poughkeepsie Italian Center on Friday night. The event ends on Sunday but with the threat of Hurricane Hanna I wanted to make certain to get there early in the weekend. For more information visit my previous post:

"Mangiamo" - Poughkeepsie Italian Festival

It was another well planned Italian Festival. To the planners and organizers- Gracia!

Here are some photos:

Italians cooking up some fun in the food tent!

Yummy!

The band was wonderful!

And the crowd was dancing!

My son is a college grad now, but I remain the "Hockey Mom" - because he can still take advantage of the opportunity to play on an adult league right here in the Hudson Valley. And, I hesitate to say - he still spends alot of time in that penalty box! But, I remember relocating to the area almost 10 years ago and appreciating the fact that youth hockey was alive and well here - and it still is!

Hudson Valley Residents - How would you like to have a FREE pair of skates?

Does your child have an interest in playing hockey or figure skating?

Are you a beginner adult hockey player looking for a league that will get you out on the ice and into the game?

Just want to skate for the fun of it???

....I've got just the place for you! As a Hockey Mom, I thought I'd provide some helpful community information about local ice-time opportunities! For more info call Call 845-454-5800 or visit online: www.midhudsonciviccenter.com

LEAGUES ARE FORMING!

The McCann Ice Arena in Poughkeepsie at the Mid-Hudson Civic Center features an indoor NHL-sized ice sheet and the facility will accommodate seating for over 600 spectators. This is also the home ice for Marist College. Be sure to visit the game schedule at:

http://www.marist.goalline.ca/team_schedule.php?team_id=13091

From open public skating to hockey leagues....

....For kids and adults - ice time is available at The McCann Ice Arena!

Open Skating:

12-2pm Mon., Tue., Fri. 7:15-9pm Fri. 2-4pm Sat. & Sun.

Rates:

Ice and inline hockey activities for are available for both youth and adult players too.

A low cost instruction to youth ice hockey for boys and girls ages 4-12. This program teaches the basic skills and fundamentals of hockey with the emphasis on FUN! Enrollment is continuous.

McCann Ice Arena also offers a recreation hockey program for both adults and teens that includes a combination of skill development and game time.

Freeskate Promotion
A program for skaters ages 3 through adult who have limited or no skating experience. Instructional period is a 25 minute group session. Program also includes four free passes to practice during a public session. At registration, you will be professionally fitted by McCann Ice Arena Staff for your FREE pair of figure or hockey skates. Skater must be present for the skate fitting. Class sizes will be limited.

The Advanced Freeskating Program curriculum includes the study of jumps, spins, moves in the field, technical turns, introduction of patch, creative and interpretive movements.

for more info call Call 845-454-5800 or visit online: www.midhudsonciviccenter.com

Looking to have a doggone good time with your K9 child? You & your dog are sure to enjoy this fun-filled benefit for the Dutchess County SPCA - the 14th Annual PAWS IN THE PARK PETWALK. The event takes place on Saturday, September 13th from 11am-3pm at Bowdoin Park in Poughkeepsie. Visit the website for more information and to register, or call 845-454-5345. www.pawsintheparkpetwalk.com/home.html

This event is to raise funds to help the homeless animals at the Dutchess County SPCA.

Please look for me there and say hello to my K9 daughter (Greater Swiss Mountain Dog) Lexy!

GOT BEER? Germania of Poughkeepsie will be hosting Oktoberfest Septrmber 12th -14th. This is a major fundraiser event for the German heritage club. In addition to German food, there will be music and beer. http://germaniaoktoberfest.homestead.com/

Fiday night - music by Rhinehold Wiedermann

Saturday afternoon - The Austrian Boys Band

Saturday night & Sunday - The Bergholz Band

$6 cover charge daily (under 12 is free) - food and beer extra

Germania Picnic Grounds

Old Degarmo Rd Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 845-471-0609